Four angular figures in acid-colour jersey are gossiping in the studio. But one word from the photographer and the women simultaneously switch themselves on like light bulbs. To even the trickiest of supermodels the photographer is boss because, for today at least, their image is in his hands.

And so The Office has clocked off. Tim and Dawn have scuttled into the sunset, Gareth has his dream job running Wernham Hogg's Slough outpost and even David Brent may have found true love. The funniest and most profound sitcom in a decade is gone, and creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are adamant that there will be no overtime. Two classic series and two specials are a tough act to follow.

He looks like he could slob for England, but right now there's no stopping Johnny Vegas. With Blackball, the first of four upcoming films, out this week - and another new role as first-time father to baby Michael - the chunky Northern comedian, who over the years has made a living out of playing losers, is finally on a winning streak.